The product of lots of local talent and skill coming together, Sandgate-based band PAGE8 have produced and distributed their first album, which was recorded in Clontarf.
The debut album, titled Leaving This Town (which is described as having a rock, contemporary and alternative sound) was recorded at Lush Recording Studios and has been released on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube, with live radio airplay on 4ZZZ.
According to Annalisse Thiedeke, vocalist, writer and keys for PAGE8, the band was originally composed of classmates at Rockhampton High School and was reformed via a Facebook connection made during COVID lockdowns.
Creating the Album
“This album was written during lockdowns, so Jason (guitarist and writer) would write guitar riffs and send them to me by phone and I would work on putting them together and writing lyrics,” Ms Thiedeke said.
She said that she had the most amazing time making the album at Lush Recording Studios (used by artists such as Katy Perry, Jimmy Barnes and Sarah McLeod) and this included time spent with “session musicians like Steve Francis from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Bobby Poulton from Wolfmother.”
“Even though we started playing and writing music when we were fourteen, we never got to record those songs,” Ms Thiedeke said.
“Writing this new album together felt completely natural and is definitely a reflection of our style of playing and taste in music over the years.”
Ms Thiedeke said the band was extremely grateful for the support of local radio station 4ZZZ and praised the “impact they have in supporting emerging musicians in Brisbane” as well as the backdrop of Moreton Bay itself.
PAGE8 CDs are available for purchase at local Moreton Bay businesses such as Letter M in Woody Point and Infinity Martial Arts North Lakes (along with Gate’s Edge Boutique and Cafe Bohemia in Sandgate.)
Listen to a PAGE8 track for free on Youtube and preview or buy the EP on Apple Music.
Order a PAGE8 CD at Gates Edge Boutique. Visit Lush Recording Studios website for more information.
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